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Since 1982
44 yrs

Since 1982

Bar admissions
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James M. Shade at a glance

Verified credentials for James M. Shade sourced from Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation.

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Firm founded
1883

Areas of practice

Practice focus

James M. Shade represents clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About James M. Shade

Mr. Shade specializes in the formation and maintenance of small business entities (corporations and limited liability companies); sales and purchases of businesses; business succession planning; employee benefits, including pension and profit sharing plans, 401(k) plans, cafeteria plans, and health, life, and disability insurance plans; estate planning, including preparation of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and patient advocate designations; probate of decedents’ estates and administration of decedents’ trusts; and real estate transactions, including sales and purchases of property and commercial leasing.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Michigan

    J.D. · 1981

  • Calvin College

    B.A. · 1971

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Michigan

    1982 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1982 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • BV Distinguished

Affiliations

Professional memberships

  • Grand Rapids Bar Association State Bar of Michigan

    membership

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

Calder Plaza Building, 250 Monroe Avenue N.W., Suite 100

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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What clients say about James M. Shade

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Common questions

  • What areas of law does James M. Shade practice?

    James M. Shade focuses on Business, Employment, Estate Planning, Family Law, and General.

  • Where is James M. Shade located?

    James M. Shade primarily serves clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an office at Calder Plaza Building, 250 Monroe Avenue N.W., Suite 100.

  • How experienced is James M. Shade?

    James M. Shade has 44 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1982.

  • Is James M. Shade a verified attorney?

    James M. Shade's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.

  • How can I schedule a consultation with James M. Shade?

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